Evidence supporting the use of: Cloves
For the health condition: Addictions (general remedies for)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) have a long history of use in traditional medicine systems for a variety of ailments, including digestive complaints, dental pain, and as a general tonic. In the context of addiction, particularly tobacco or alcohol addiction, cloves have been used traditionally in some cultures as a natural remedy to reduce cravings and to serve as an oral substitute (for example, chewing clove buds instead of tobacco). However, the evidence supporting these uses is largely anecdotal and not based on rigorous scientific research. There are no well-conducted clinical trials or robust scientific studies demonstrating that cloves have a significant or reliable effect on addiction-related pathways or withdrawal symptoms. The use of cloves for addictions appears to be primarily rooted in folk medicine and traditional practice rather than scientific validation. Some of the rationale for their use may relate to the aromatic and numbing properties of eugenol, the main active component in cloves, which may temporarily distract from cravings or oral fixations. Overall, while cloves are used in some traditional remedies for addiction, the supporting evidence is weak and predominantly anecdotal.

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